What is Arya Samaj marriage, or Arya Samaj Wedding procedure?

Hindu weddings are known for being expensive, fancy and lavish affairs with a lot of decorations, food, family gatherings. These are the wedding functions that lasts for days. However, besides this traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, the Arya Samaj Wedding process is equally significant. The Arya Samaj marriage is known for its simplicity.

The Arya Samaj marriage process is shorter and comparatively inexpensive. An Arya Samaj marriage is as per the Vedic rules. They are valid according to the Arya Samaj Marriage Validation Act, 1937 with provisions of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Requirements for Arya Samaj Marriage

However, the following are the basic rules to be eligible for Arya Samaj Marriage.

The legal age of a boy to get married according to the Arya Samaj wedding Act is 21 and that of a girl should be more than 18.

If you follow Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism you are eligible for Arya Samaj Marriage. If you do not follow one of the above-listed religion, then Arya Samaj Marriage is done only after a process called “Shuddhi”. This means purification, and after they willfully convert to Hinduism.

You can also perform Inter-caste marriages and Inter-religious marriages as Arya Samaj wedding

According to the Hindu norms: You can opt from one of the two types of weddings.

First on the basis of Purans called the Pauranik method. This is the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony with lots of rituals spread over a few dates.

And the other one is on the basis of Vedas knows as Vedic marriage or the Arya Samaj wedding. It follows the Vedic rules and is also one of the spiritually accepted forms of weddings to seek God’s blessing.

Arya Samaj Marriage is a simpler and cost-effective alternative. For your wedding according to the Arya Samaj wedding rules, you must bring two varmalas. Besides that, you should also bring fresh flowers, 2.5 meters of pink or white cloth, 500 grams sweets, Sindoor and Mangalasutra, on the day of marriage.

Since Arya Samaj is against dowry, such wedding saves you from the evil of this custom. Under the process of Vedic marriage, there are methods such as procession welcome, Varmala exchange, etc. Besides, there are other processes like Madhupark,Kanyadan, Gaudan, Agnipujan, Panigrahaan, Shilarohana, Saptapadi, Sindoor and Mangalasutra, and blessings ceremony.

How can I apply for Arya Samaj Marriage

The application procedure for the Arya Samaj wedding is simple. Call on 8488880607 or press the “Book a Pandit” button on the top of this page to book a pandit for your Arya Samaj Marriage Shimla.

When you book for an Arya Samaj Marriage, you can either choose a date on your own. Or you can call us and we can pick it up for you. If for some reason, the date you choose is not available, you can settle for some other date.

When you book a pandit for Arya Samaj Marriage in Shimla, he will explain to you the further processing. For the wedding, the panditji or Arya Samaj institution will arrange for some of the samagris. While the panditji will explain to you the other samagris that you must arrange.

Arya Samaj Marriage fees

The fees for Arya Samaj marriage is generally very affordable. The Arya Samaj marriage process follows the basic Vedic guidelines. So your wedding this way is valid according to the Hindu norms too, at a very low fee.

To know about the total cost as well as the Arya Samaj marriage fees, you can call on 8488880607.

The Arya Samaj marriage fees include the fee for Vedic processes, panditji’s Dakshina as well as the issue of the Arya Samaj wedding certificate.

The validity of Arya Samaj Wedding in Shimla

According to the Hindu Marriage Act 1937, the Arya Samaj Marriage is valid and legal. On the completion of the wedding, a wedding certificate is issued for the couple. This certificate is valid all across the country.

Based on this certificate, you can apply for a government-approved marriage certificate(In English) that is valid all over the world.

Arya Samaj marriage is simple, authentic and is preferred by all the classes of people in India as well as the world.

According to the two Indian acts mentioned above, Arya Samaj can solemnize love marriage, inter-caste marriage, an inter-religion marriage.

However, if it is an inter-religious marriage, then as per the Arya Samaj marriage rules, the inter-religious person has to pass through Vedic purification rituals to become eligible for Arya Samaj Marriage.

On completion of your Arya Samaj marriage procedure, you can take the certificate issued by Arya Samaj for Government registration to the local municipal corporation. This is a process to get the legalized marriage certificate from the Government of India. However, many Arya Samaj institutes also facilitate the registration of the government.

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Arya Samaj Marriage documents

What documents that you need for Arya Samaj wedding in Shimla?

When you appear for your wedding as per the Arya Samaj Wedding rules, you must present the following documents:

Birth time of both: Groom and the bride

Identity proof of the Groom & bride. You can present your Aadhar card, election card, or passport or any other legal identity proof.

Birth proof of the Groom and bride. You can produce the birth certificate, school leaving certificate, etc.

If any of them have had a marriage before and then separated, then you should submit the legal documents related to them

If one of the subjects is widowed, then the death certificate of the former spouse should be submitted

6 passport size color photographs of the bride and the groom

Two witnesses for each side with their identity proof

Do you get a Marriage certificate from Arya Samaj Mandir after the wedding?

Once the Arya Samaj Marriage is done, and you are legally married. After this, the Arya Samaj Trust will issue a marriage certificate for you.

The Arya Samaj wedding certificate is the legal document of the wedding that you can use as the proof of your marriage to your spouse.

For further legalization, you may want to register your wedding with the local government institute for a marriage certificate issued by the recognized government department, valid universally.

Arya Samaj marriage certificate validity outside India

Arya Samaj marriage in Shimla or the marriage of a couple according to the Vedic vidhis is valid across India. And the Arya Samaj marriage certificate is valid and you can use it as a legal document anywhere in India.

However, when you finally get the Arya Samaj Marriage Certificate, you can register the marriage with the local municipal corporation to legalize it entirely.

Moreover, if you get the marriage certificate in the local language, you will need to translate it. A legalized, translated marriage certificate is valid outside India. The process to legalize, and translate your marriage certificate is simple.

Arya Samaj Marriage and Court marriages

Are both the same: Arya Samaj Marriage and Court Marriages?

No, they are both very different. In fact, Arya Samaj Marriage is a simpler equivalent of traditional Hindu marriage. The couple, under the Arya Samaj marriage, follows a special Vedic process. This is valid as per the Hindu Norms.

However, court marriage has nothing to do with Hindu norms and vidhis. It is merely signing documents and that may or may not involve rituals like varmala exchange, kanyadan, etc.

What are the vidhis included in Arya Samaj Marriage?

Arya Samaj does not believe in Idol worship. Therefore, the marriages rituals and procedure is different than Hindu marriage.

However, all the important rituals of a Hindu wedding like the varmala, kanyadan are still performed as a part of the Arya Samaj marriage.

For your Arya Samaj Marriage, you must first book a panditji for your wedding. You must also decide on a date for the wedding. You must also produce all the required documents for your wedding. Also, you must arrive with the witnesses and their identity proofs.

Swagat:

This is the opening ceremony for the Vedic Arya Samaj Marriage

Kanya Aagman:

This is the welcome of the Bride. The bride’s father escorts the bride to the mandap

Jay mala:

The bride welcomes the groom by offering him flowers and a floral garland known as jaymala

Prarthana:

This is before the start of the Vedic rituals for the wedding. So holy hymns and mantras are chanted by the Panditji. Since the mantras are in Sanskrit, the panditji will also explain their meaning.

Varmala exchange:

This is an important part of a Hindu wedding. The bride will be the first for the Varmala exchange. After that, she will wash the groom’s feet, hand, and face.

Madhupak se satkar:

Another important ritual after this is the ‘Madhupak se satkar’ – This involves the groom consuming honey, curd, and ghee.

Aachman:

A purification process by sipping of water

Starting the Agni:

Then starts the Yagna. Before Yagna, the groom is made to wear a sacred thread.
The Vedic vidhis for the Arya Samaj marriage also includes ‘the pheras’. The bride and groom walk around the holy fire to seek the blessing of the gods. They also promise each other the companionship, respect, and love.

Kanyadaan:

After the pheras, the next process is the very pious Kanyadaan. Where the parents give away their daughter to the groom and his family. Kanyadaan is the highest level of daan(donation) according to the Hindu scripts.

Pratigya Mantra:

‘Pratigya Mantra’ which are the wedding vows. The groom and bride hold hands and make the wedding promises to each other.

Shilarohan:

Here, a rock/stone is placed in the northeast direction of the wedding venue. The bride places her right foot on the rock, and the Groom recites a hymn. This process signifies that the wife should face all the difficulties in their married lives with the strength of a rock.

Saptapadi:

Here the bride and groom walk seven steps. Each step represents a vow, therefore, this is the Vedic vidhi for seven different vows.

The first vow is for nourishment through food. The second for strength in different situations of their married life. The third for prosperity. The fourth for wisdom & understanding and the fifth for progeny. The sixth for health and the seventh for friendship & lifetime companionship.

Sometimes, instead of walking the seven steps, the bride touches seven stones or nuts with her right toe.

There may be fewer or more processes than the ones mentioned here. You must have noticed that the different institution have slight variations in the rituals.

Regardless of the difference in Vedic rituals, the marriage according to the Arya Samaj marriage rules are valid and includes all the prayers and vidhis that are required to legalize the wedding and seek the blessings of the gods.

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Advantages of the Arya Samaj Marriage

You might think, what are the advantages of Arya Samaj marriage? The following are few of the best benefits of following the simple Vedic method of Arya Samaj wedding instead of the lavish Hindu traditions to get married.

Weddings according to Arya Samaj cost a minute fraction of price. While the alternate Hindu ceremony is lengthy and ultra-expensive. So, it saves time and money.

No need to gather a lot of people for the wedding. The process requires two witnesses. And they can be anyone including parents, siblings, relatives or friends.

The planning and preparations are not as stressful and time consuming like the traditional Hindu wedding. You can plan your wedding effortlessly, and get married at an Arya Samaj Mandir in over an hour or two.

This kind of marriage is best for inter-caste as well as inter-religion marriages.

This is the best way for those who want to get married but in a simpler manner. It is a great substitute for over-hyped, luxurious and expensive ways.

Even though less expensive and time-consuming Arya Samaj wedding includes Vedic rituals, chants, and blessings of God

Finally, you get a legally valid Arya Samaj marriage certificate on the completion of your marriage by Vedic rituals.

What kind of marriages are there in Arya Samaj?

What should be the age for marriage in the Arya Samaj temple?

Based on the Hindu Marriage Act, the age of the boy is 21 years and the girl’s age should be more than 18 years. Arya Samaj also adheres to this rule.

Is any notice sent to the applicant’s home for Arya Samaj wedding?

No notice is sent to your home in the process of such marriage. However, it is now mandatory to send a new order based on the new orders of the High Court, in which you will have to seek prior information.

Do you need the consent of the parents for Arya Samaj Marriage?

Parental consent is not necessary for marriage at Arya Samaj Temple. However, if the parents are not attending the marriage, then you must provide an affidavit.

What is the assurance of confidentiality of the Arya samaj marriage?

We assure the complete confidentiality of your personal information.

How much time does it take to marry according to Arya Samaj method?

All process of Arya Samaj marriage takes between 1.30 to 2 hours.

How to book marriage in Arya Samaj and how many days ago?

To book a marriage in the Arya Samaj, first, you have to finalize the date. If you have a fixed date booking available then you can book the date of your choice. But if your date is unavailable, you can choose another one that is available.

Is the process of marriage in the Arya Samaj temple according to Hindu Rituals?

Yes, in the Arya Samaj temple, marriage is done according to the Vedic method.

What facilities do you get from the institution when you marry according to Arya Samaj Temple?

Book a pandit and you get the place for marriage, Pandit for Puja in Shimla services, all worship items related to the marriage, the Arya Samaj marriage certificate.

We also have to take some worship material for marriage in Arya Samaj temple?

Yes, you have to bring two Varmalas, open flowers, 2.5 meters pink or white cloth, 500 grams of sweets, Sindoor and Mangalasutra, on the day of marriage.

What are the methods in the Vedic Rites?

Under the process of Vedic marriage, there are methods such as procession welcome, varmala exchange, Madhupark, Kanyadan, Gaudan, Agnipujan, Panigrahaan, Shilarohana, Saptapadi, Sindoor and Mangalasutra, and blessings.

Arya Samaj Marriage Rituals-

Varmala Ki Kriya

: The wedding ceremony commences with the exchange of garlands between the bride and the groom. The bride garlands the groom first. The exchange of garlands demonstrates the acceptance of each other for a lifetime.

Swagat Vidhi:

This is basically a welcome ritual where the bride welcomes the groom. The bride offers sacred water to the groom to wash his feet.

Madhupark Se Satkar:

This is a ritual where the bride offers a mixture of curd, ghee, and honey to the groom. The ritual indicates the commitment of the bride to feed and nurture her family.

Thread Ceremony and Yagna:

The groom wears a sacred thread. This is the initiation ceremony and symbolizes the transition from a boy to a married man. The couple worships fire during the yagna. After that you can give away alms. Fire is the witness to the sacred ceremony and hence the vows are always taken in front of the fire.

Godan:

This is a sacred Hindu ritual where a calf is given away as alms to a Brahmin.

Pratigya Mantra:

This is a ritual where the bride and groom hold hands and take vows in front of the fire. This makes their marital bond strong and sacred.

Parikrama:

The couple circles the fire four times during this ceremony. The bride prays for the health and prosperity of her husband. While the groom promises to protect his wife and respect all women.

Kesh Mochan:

In this ritual, the groom gently loosens the bride’s hair and lets it cascade down freely. He recites a mantra and assures her that he would never do anything to hurt her.

Saptapadikriya:

Here, someone will tie the ends of the bride’s saree and the groom’s shawl together. And the couple walks seven steps to signify their seven needs: nourishment, strength, wealth, health, progeny, good luck and a loving relationship. At the end of this ceremony, the older members of the family sprinkle water on the couple and advise them to be calm and good-tempered at all times.

Suryadarshan:

The couple worships the Sun God during this ceremony. They pray for good health and prosperity for their new life together.

Hriday Sparsh:

The couple touches each other’s heart and makes a promise to be gentle with each other.

Sindoor Daan:

This is a common ritual where the groom applies sindoor on the wife’s hair parting.

Dhruv Darshan:

In the end, the couple sees the Polestar together. This signifies their bond, which lasts for a lifetime just like how the star is constant in the sky.

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